DRESS. 569 



to my mind the stiff or polo legged boot is best and smartest. 

 With summer habits tan boots should be worn, or tan puttee 

 leggings ; the boots, though, are always more comfortable than 

 the leggings. Select your boots from a somewhat " man- 

 nish " last, the very pointed toe and high narrow heel are no 

 longer in vogue. 



Gloves should be heavy, hand sewn, with one or two 

 clasps, and always worn a size or two larger than the size 

 one ordinarily wears. 



The underclothes for riding should be as carefully con- 

 sidered as the outer garments. The corset, or corset 

 waist, should be loose enough for absolute comfort and 

 freedom. Balbriggan drawers, such as boys wear, and 

 socks are best. Stockings should not be used as they often 

 wrinkle up and chafe, and elastics sometimes interfere with 

 the circulation. 



Over the balbriggan drawers can be worn either eques- 

 trian tights reaching to the ankle, or breeches. The breeches 

 are made on the style of a man's riding breeches and of 

 similar material ; but care should be taken tliat the buttons 

 on the cuffs are on the inside of the right leg and the outside 

 of the left leg. After the tights or breeches draw on the 

 boots. 



Beneath the habit-coat should be worn some kind of 

 shirtwaist, and for neckwear I recommend an ascot stock, 

 fastened with an appropriate pin. The linen collar and 

 necktie also look well, but lack the comfort and smartness 

 of the stock. With the pinning of the stock one's under 

 dressing is complete, and one is ready to don one's habit. 



A light polo whip, rattan or bamboo stick, is correct. 

 All jewelry should be avoided. The jewelled whip passed 



